Commonwealth Games 2014: The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh set to watch Wales' hockey match against England

The Welsh women's hockey team will have a royal audience when they take on England in Glasgow on Thursday

The Queen is set to give the Welsh women’s hockey team her royal seal of approval on the first day of Commonwealth Games competition in Glasgow on Thursday.

The Queen will officially open the Games at the opening ceremony at Celtic Park on Wednesday by reading a message contained in the baton which formed the heart of a 10-month relay across the Commonwealth.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will visit the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow the following morning and watch Wales take on England in their opening pool match before meeting volunteers, medical staff and athlete.

The Royal couple will also visit the Tollcross International Swimming centre to meet volunteers and watch races and meet some of the competitors.

Wales medal hopeful Jazz Carlin is among the swimming hopefuls on the opening day in Glasgow.

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